Aldo Michael Bertera, 75, passed away Friday. He was born in Springfield and lived in West Springfield most of his life. He graduated from West Springfield High School and later graduated from the General Motors Institute in Flint, Mich. He was well known in his community as a businessman, entrepreneur, civic leader and philanthropist. He owned and operated nine automotive dealerships throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. He started in the car business at the age of 13 working in his father's service station and became one of the largest car dealers in Massachusetts.